2014 Art Without Borders

Saturday, March 22nd, from 8-11pm

Art Without Borders returns to Art Whino once again with customs
created by the top talent in the vinyl world. This show is an
international initiative by Pranay Parikh and Mawuli Dzirasa to raise
awareness and funds for international organizations providing
humanitarian aid across the globe. Art Without Borders will once again
benefit the charity Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières),
which provides quality health care to those in crisis irrespective of
their race, religion, or political affiliation. While last year’s show
asked artists to create pieces using the iconic Kidrobot Munny and
Dunny, this year’s show will further challenge the artists with the
opportunity to add their own hand-made resin and plush pieces.

This
year’s show will move into Art Whino’s new venue in South West DC,
Blind Whino. This newly revived Victorian and Romanesque-style church
features an awe-inspiring, mural covering the exterior of the building
created by Atlanta artist, HENSE. The second floor of the space echoes
with bursts of color from floor to ceiling with artist, MEGGS’ masterful
mural that envelops the whole of the monumental performance space. As
the new beacon for the DC area art community, Blind Whino is the perfect
venue to host this unique show supporting MSF while also giving
visitors the opportunity to appreciate one of a kind art from world
renowned artists, the chance to gather around with family and friends
with live music and performances.

Reception:
Saturday, March 22nd, from 8-11pmDJ Inkognito on the the turntables in the Upstairs performance area
DJ Dee Dub on the the turntables in the lounge area
RSVP Only event.

Location:
BLIND WHINO
734 1st St SW Washington, DC 22024

BLIND WHINO:Sw Arts Club is a free membership club.
To attend the reception simply RSVP to RSVP@ArtWhino.com
If you have a friends attending please make sure email us their names and emails.

Exhibit:
After the reception the exhibit will on display at Art Whino Gallery
120 American Way National Harbor, MD 20745

Show end date: April 22nd, 2014

The event is FREE and open to the public.

About Doctors without Borders:

Doctors
Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international
medical humanitarian organization created by doctors and journalists in
France in 1971.

Today, MSF provides independent, impartial
assistance in more than 60 countries to people whose survival is
threatened by violence, neglect, or catastrophe, primarily due to armed
conflict, epidemics, malnutrition, exclusion from health care, or
natural disasters. MSF provides independent, impartial assistance to
those most in need. MSF also reserves the right to speak out to bring
attention to neglected crises, challenge inadequacies or abuse of the
aid system, and to advocate for improved medical treatments and
protocols. In 1999, MSF received the Nobel Peace Prize. To make a donation click HERE

Pranay Parikh
Born
and raised in California, I’ve always had a penchant for the arts.
Unfortunately, I learned early in my life that a life of artistry was
not for me. There were days that I would complain that my creativity was
broken, or that my hand was dumb, and I just couldn’t figure out how to
draw. I did, however, realize that I was a natural in the sciences,
which lead me to pursue a life in medicine, which is my current focus as
a 4th year medical student. Though the creativity foci in my brain may
be broken or missing for that matter, it didn’t drive me away from an
appreciation of the arts, and I sought a way to be more involved.
Throughout the years, I have had the pleasure to meet many artists from
around the world with extremely intelligent hands I might add. Working
with them on various projects, and talking to them about what I do; we
came up with the idea for this show. A way for artists to showcase their
creativity while being able to give back to an organization that does
amazing work around the world. A organization that I hope to take part
in one day, but until then, I hope to help in any way I can.

Mawuli Dzirasa
I’m
a Maryland native who has been a staunch supporter of the “low brow”
art scene for many years and is a longtime collector of art, sneakers,
and good times. I am an engineer by trade, a DJ, and a member of the
N3rdlink team where we help to do our part to report on all things
related to nerd culture. Being a member of a community service oriented
fraternity, and having health care professionals for family members, I
have a deep seeded passion to give back to the community at large,
particularly in areas that relate to health. This show is both a way to
raise awareness for an amazing
organization, and a way to highlight the culture I enjoy so much.